The story
Since its humble beginnings in 1994, on the banks of the Waimata river in Gisborne, NZ, Waimata Cheese has dedicated years of experience and hard work to the art of producing fine cheeses.
Created by husband and wife duo, Rick and Carol Thorpe, the couple’s children now work side by side with their parents and are dedicated to continuing this legacy for another 25 years and beyond.
Our products
Haloumi
Traditional 190g
Chilli 190g
Cracked Pepper 190g
Camembert
Camembert 110g
Double Cream 210g
Traditional 250g
Traditional Round 800g
Brie
Brie 110g
Traditional 250g
Traditional Round 800g
Blue Vein
Creamy Blue 100g
Awards
2022 Champion,
Greek/Cypriot
Cheese Award
Chilli Haloumi
2022 Silver Medals
Waimata Creamy Blue
Waimata Traditional Camembert
Waimata Traditional Haloumi
Waimata Sheep Camembert
Longbush Traditional Haloumi
2022 Bronze Medals
Waimata Blended Blue
Waimata Blended Brie
Waimata Cracked Pepper Haloumi
Waimata Sheep Feta
2021 Silver Medals
Waimata Creamy Blue
Waimata Cracked Pepper Haloumi
Waimata Chilli Haloumi
Waimata Traditional Haloumi
2021 Bronze Medal
Waimata Blended Blue Vein
2020 Gold Medals
Waimata Cracked Pepper Haloumi
Waimata Chilli Haloumi
2020 Silver Medals
Waimata Traditional Camembert
Waimata Feta in Brine
Waimata Traditional Haloumi
Waimata Sheep Milk Feta
Waimata Sheep Milk Blue
2020 Bronze Medal
Waimata Traditional Blue
2019 Champion
European Style
Cheese
Waimata Cracked Pepper Haloumi
2019 Gold Medals
Waimata Chilli Haloumi
Waimata Cracked Pepper Haloumi
Waimata Traditional Haloumi
2019 Silver Medal
Waimata Sheep Blue
2019 Bronze Medals
Waimata Manchego
Waimata Feta in Brine
Get in touch with us.
e-mail: sales@waimatacheese.co.nz
phone: 06 867 3673
Our office.
161 Riverside Road, Gisborne, 4010, New Zealand